Idaho Administrative Code
Title IDAPA 16 - Health and Welfare, Department of
Rule 16.03.04 - IDAHO FOOD STAMP PROGRAM
Section 16.03.04.761 - COLLECTING CLAIMS AGAINST SPONSORS WHO SIGNED AN I-864 AFFIDAVIT OF SUPPORT ON OR AFTER DECEMBER 19, 1997

The Department must send a demand letter to the sponsor. The demand letter must include the amount owed, the reason for the claim, and the repayment options. The demand letter must tell the sponsor he will not have to repay, if he can show he did not give false statements or withhold information about his circumstances. Collection action may be stopped if documentation is obtained showing the sponsor cannot be located. Collection action may be stopped if the cost of collection exceeds the amount to be recovered. If the sponsor responds to the demand letter, a lump sum cash payment may be collected if the sponsor can pay the claim at one (1) time. If the sponsor cannot pay by lump sum, a monthly repayment schedule may be negotiated. Sponsor repayments must be recorded in the case file and identified as either an IHE or IPV claim. (3-17-22)